How to Stop Goat Humping
Kelvin Miyahira Golf
4 golfers recommended it · 2024–2025
Explainer · Intermediate
Explains how to stop thrusting the hips toward the ball in the downswing (early extension).
Why golfers recommend it
- Goat humping, clear hips
- Video might help early hip extension
- Fixing early extension will be huge
- Feel for lower body
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
4 comments from Reddit
u/pm_me_yo_creditscore 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “I know what I’m doing wrong and I can’t fix it…”
Here is one I really like for visualizing what your left hip should be doing. ▶ this video
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u/Holiday-Term-8214 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “How is my swing looking, and what tips can I receive, 28 handicap, trying to get under 20 by January”
Fixing your early extension will be huge. ▶ this video
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u/n0n0th1ng 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Swing after 1 year of golf. Seems like a good time to pay for coaching. Before that, give me some advice. Than”
Looks good, nice mobility in your arms and shoulder You're experiencing early hip extension, goat humping The hip definitely ends in extension, but when and how it occurs is crucial This video might help: ▶ this video Also consider letting your shoulders lead your arms and hands in the downswing
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u/BandwagonReaganfan 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Why does my swing feel so inconsistent and broken”
I would say your main issue is that you don't clear your hips in the down swing. This is evident from two things I see in your swing. 1.) when you see where your butt is at the start compared to slightly after impact you've your butt/hips closer to the wall on your right. This move is called goat humping. 2.) When watching your front foot during the swing, the heel isn't on the ground at all during impact, which …
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